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Sep 30, 2024

SS&C Q3 2024 Earnings Report

SS&C's Q3 2024 earnings were released, showcasing revenue growth and strong adjusted earnings per share.

Key Takeaways

SS&C Technologies reported a 7.3% increase in both GAAP and adjusted revenue, reaching $1,465.8 million and $1,466.8 million respectively. The company's adjusted EPS increased by 10.3% to $1.29, and GAAP EPS increased by 6.6% to $0.65.

GAAP Revenue and Adjusted Revenue grew by 7.3 percent.

Adjusted Organic Revenue Growth was 6.4 percent, and Financial Services Recurring Revenue Growth was 7.2 percent.

SS&C repurchased 1.2 million shares for $89.4 million, at an average price of $72.72 per share.

GAAP net income attributable to SS&C was $164.4 million, up 5.4 percent, and adjusted consolidated EBITDA attributable to SS&C was $566.2 million, up 6.0 percent.

Total Revenue
$1.47B
Previous year: $1.37B
+7.2%
EPS
$1.29
Previous year: $1.17
+10.3%
Operating margin
22.2%
Previous year: 22.4%
-0.9%
Adjusted EBITDA margin
38.6%
Previous year: 39.1%
-1.3%
Gross Profit
$704M
Previous year: $654M
+7.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$695M
Previous year: $450M
+54.4%
Free Cash Flow
$312M
Previous year: $226M
+37.9%
Total Assets
$18.4B
Previous year: $16.2B
+14.0%

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Forward Guidance

SS&C provided guidance for Q4 2024 and FY 2024, including adjusted revenue, adjusted net income, interest expense, adjusted diluted earnings per share, cash from operating activities, capital expenditures, diluted shares, and effective income tax rate.

Positive Outlook

  • Q4 2024 Adjusted Revenue: $1,460.0 – $1,500.0 (in millions)
  • FY 2024 Adjusted Revenue: $5,815.0 – $5,855.0 (in millions)
  • Q4 2024 Adjusted Net Income attributable to SS&C: $329.0 – $345.0 (in millions)
  • FY 2024 Adjusted Net Income attributable to SS&C: $1,299.0 – $1,315.0 (in millions)
  • Q4 2024 Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share attributable to SS&C: $1.29 – $1.35

Challenges Ahead

  • FY 2024 Interest Expense: $442.0 – $444.0 (in millions)
  • Q4 2024 Interest Expense: $110.0 – $112.0 (in millions)
  • FY 2024 Capital Expenditures: 4.1% – 4.5% of revenue
  • Effective Income Tax Rate: 26%
  • Diluted Shares (Q4 2024): 254.6 – 255.6 million

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income